Arctic Eco-Village Farm Hand

It is our mission to provide visitors from all over the world with an authentic experience of the unique atmosphere and culture of our home in Canada’s North. As a well-established tourism company, we are using the down time due to the global halt in tourism as time to diversify our impacts and create a more resilient business. Doing this is not only fulfilling our long term mission of developing a self-sustaining Arctic Eco-Village but also investigating innovative solutions to major obstacles facing communities in the North: food and housing insecurity, decolonizing our economy, capacity development, and cultural revitalization. Through the Canada Jobs program you have the chance to work with us in achieving our mission. Staff will get a chance to immerse themselves in our culture, heritage, and language as they contribute to building a cultural and economic hub deep in the Mackenzie Delta.

ECO-VILLAGE ASSOCIATE:
During the colder months this role largely consists of building small-scale greenhouses and cabins, clearing land, building an Igloo Village, managing our fuel and water systems and dog handling.

ELIGIBILITY:
Have good physical stamina – work is physically demanding and you are on your feet most of the time in an extremely cold climate
a positive attitude and strong work ethic
Detail-oriented
Quick learner
Ability to work independently and as part of a team including living cooperatively in a farm setting
Must be of 18-30 years of age (as part of the Canada Jobs Program)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Working knowledge of power tools such as chainsaws, drills, table saws
Manual labour in construction
Experience working with dogs is an asset
Experience managing off-grid energy and water systems is an asset
A valid driver’s license
A valid boating license is an asset